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Airport Guide to Arlanda (ARN)

Airport Name

Stockholm Arlanda Airport

Airport Location

The airport is located 27 miles north of Stockholm.

Terminals

4

IATA Code

ARN

Telephone

+46 (0)8 797 6000

Airport Overview

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Stockholm Arlanda Airport has four terminals. In 2006, 17.5 million people traveled to or from the airport. Seventy-two airlines - of which 60 fly international routes - serve 167 domestic and foreign destinations. Passengers’ top ten destinations include Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Oslo, London, Helsinki, Lulea, Malmo, Umea, Amsterdam and Frankfurt. www.arlanda.com

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Terminal Transfer

Shuttle bus no.10 provides a free transfer service between terminals 2, 3, 4 (SAS flights) and Terminal 5. Shuttle bus no. 14 serves all the terminals, as well as the long-term car park and the SAS Arlandia Hotel.

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Getting into Town

Rail: The airport has three railway stations: one (under SkyCity) for long-distance destinations including Trondheim and Goteborg, and two (one under Terminal 5 and one with exits to Terminals 2, 3 and 4) for frequent express trains to Stockholm. The Arlanda Express trains reach the city center in 20 minutes.

Taxi: Taxis run from directly outside the terminals. When taking a taxi, passengers should speak to a taxi coordinator, found outside the terminal building.

Bus: There are bus stations outside terminals 2, 4 and 5. Buses run to Stockholm City Terminal (journey time: 45 minutes) and to many other destinations. Bus no.583 connects with the commuter train at Marsta station.

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Car Parking

Parking is available at multi-level and outdoor parking lots with direct access to the terminals, and also underneath SkyCity. For long-term parking, a lot further away from the terminals offers lower rates and is served by free shuttle buses.

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Information Desks

The airport information desks (tel: +46 (0)8 797 6015) are located in terminals 2, 4 and 5; the desk located in the Terminal 5 Arrivals hall is open 24 hours a day.

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Airport Facilities

Money and communications: The airport has two banks, several ATMs and bureau de change. A courier service and a post office are available in SkyCity. There are Internet cafés in Terminal 5 and SkyCity.

Eating and drinking: The airport has many restaurants and bars throughout the terminals.

Shopping: There are plenty of shops, including duty-free. Most shops are located in Terminal 5 and SkyCity.

Luggage: There is a baggage storage facility in Terminal 5, level 1. Safety deposit boxes are available in all terminals and SkyCity.

Other facilities: There is a doctor’s surgery, a pharmacy, a chapel, a hairdresser’s, a dry cleaners, showers and a fitness center. Facilities for children include baby change facilities, a nursing room and play areas.

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Airport Hotels

The Radisson SAS SkyCity Hotel (tel: +46 (0)8 5067 4000 or 5907 7300), located at the airport, is served by free shuttle bus no.14. Other hotels located nearby which run free shuttle buses include the Radisson SAS Arlandia Hotel (tel: +46 (0)8 5068 4000), Ibis Hotel (tel: +46 (0)8 655 0100), Park Inn (tel: +46 (0)8 5911 1100), Nova Park Hotel (tel: +46 (0)1 834 9000), Arlanda Hotellby (tel: +46 (0)8 5978 9700) and Quality Eurostop Hotel (tel: +46 (0)8 5951 1100).

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Airport Disabled Facilities

Text telephones are available. Elevators and wheelchair-accessible toilets are located in all terminals. Disabled travelers can reserve special services in advance through their airline or when checking in; passengers should request any special assistance when booking a ticket. Disabled parking spaces are available, except underneath SkyCity, at long-term parking rates.

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Airport Conference and Business Facilities

Fax machines are located in terminals 2, 4 and 5, PC workstations in terminals 2 and 4, and Internet connections can be found in terminals 4 and 5. Business facilities are also available at the airport and in airline VIP lounges around the terminals. The airport offers conference facilities at Prime Point in SkyCity (tel: +46 (0)8 797 6200), for up to 700 plus offices and an exhibition hall for up to 1,000 visitors.

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Directions

From Stockholm, take the E-4 north to Arlanda and follow signs for the airport.

Car Rentals

Companies at the airport include Avis, Europcar and Hertz. A shuttle bus service runs between the terminals and the car hire area (on request after hours).

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Contributors to this guide: Columbus Travel Publishing Ltd and Cheapflights

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